Reel
Baitcasting reel
How to fish a baitcasting reel for Spinning, Jigging, Popping, Slow-Pitch Jigging.
Characteristics
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Spool
Revolving
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Mount
Over
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Drag
Star
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Retrieve
Manual
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Anti-reverse
Yes
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Spinning, Jigging, Popping, Slow-Pitch Jigging
Spool
Revolving cylindrical drum stores and releases fishing line during casting and retrieval.
Star drag
Star-shaped wheel adjusts line tension to prevent breaks during hard runs.
Handle
Cranked lever with dual knobs provides mechanical advantage for retrieving line.
What fish can you catch with a baitcasting reel?
What is a baitcasting reel used for?
A baitcasting reel sits on top of the fishing rod. You thumb the spool for accuracy into cover and for heavier lures.
How is a baitcasting reel different from similar gear?
This is the baitcaster family. Low-profile and round are the body shapes inside it; a conventional lever-drag boat reel is a different type.
When should you use a baitcasting reel?
Fish it with a baitcasting or casting rod for jigs, frogs, and skips around wood, or for heavier inshore lures.
What problems does a baitcasting reel solve?
It puts the lure in a tight hole and gives a stronger, more direct crank than a spinning reel.
Baitcasting reel size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 100 6.4:1 5 kg
- 150 7.1:1 8 kg
- 200 7.1:1 12 kg